Podcasts about Bell Island

In 2012, Anita and Brad Squires wrote a message, put it in a bottle, and threw it into the ocean off Bell Island. Now, in 2025, that bottle has been found and opened in Ireland by Kate Gay and Martha Farrell

The show took a trip to Bell Island to talk all things community: history and heritage… current community successes and challenges, and the road ahead.

Residents of Fogo Island are occupying the ferry Astron to prevent it from being pulled to the Bell Island run. We spoke with the Fogo mayor to figure what happening, and what they want for the future of the island's ferry service.(Martin Jones with Andrew Shea)

Paranormal NL welcomes Guests Corine Carey & Kelly Ireland Seg#35 July 8th, 2025 - In this UPRN 107.7 FM New Orleans & 105.3FM Gulf Coast Paranormal NL Podcast Segment #35 Beyond The Haunting Special -Host Jen Nosworthy will be talking with Guests: Corine Carey, and Kelly Ireland from British Columbia, Canada Guest Bio(s): Corine Carey, and Kelly Ireland from British Columbia, Canada. They are with the award winning TV shows Beyond The Haunting and Haunted Gold Rush on T+E, Histories Most Haunted, & Haunt TV. They won a 2024 Leo Award for Best Hosts. Corine is a talented Psychic Medium who has spent her entire life trying to understand and explain the paranormal. Kelly made "weird" observations and had experiences she couldn't explain. Now she leads a life guided by spirit and her very strong intuition. Shout to Leanne Sallenback (Corine's sister-team member unable to attend tonight) has always asked the questions, looked for the truths, sought out the unknown, and has a passion for the supernatural & paranormal. They are all Paranormal tourism ambassadors & Paranormal experts. They were all previously on PNL Podcast S2/E125. We discussed Bell Island's German U-boats from World War II (located in Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada) with their episode entitled “U-Boat Island-Bell Island”. Corine has teamed up with Secret Ireland Tours LLC and is leading a 10-day “Ireland's Spirits and Folklore Tour” May 2026. Follow them all on their socials https://linktr.ee/beyondthehaunting and https://beyondthehaunting.ca/ Founder/host "Paranormal NL (PNL) Podcast" Founder/Team Lead: PNL BOG Team. A "Boots on Ground" Paranormal Investigation Team Email: paranormal.nl.podcast@gmail.com Follow Paranormal NL Podcast & the BOG Team at https://linktr.ee/paranormalnlpodcast

A message in a bottle sent from Canada almost 13 years ago finally reached land this week, when it was found on a West Kerry beach. The letter was written by a couple called Brad and Anita; they put it into a bottle which they threw off the cliffs on Bell Island, Newfoundland. This week Kate Gay found the bottle, over 3,200km away, in Scraggane Bay on The Maharees. Kate along with Martha Farrell spoke to Jerry on Tuesday. Radio Kerry got in touch with the couple – now a husband and wife. Brad Squires spoke to Jerry.

Mechanical issues have once again forced ferry service to Bell Island down to just one ship. We take you to the lineup for the Bell Island ferry, where passengers are having some major travel reservations, plus we check in with a frustrated mayor. (Martin Jones with Philip Tobin)

It took almost 13 years and over 2,000 miles for a message by a couple in Canada to reach its destination. In September 2012, Brad and Anita went on a day trip to Bell Island in Newfoundland; they wrote a message and put it in a bottle and despatched it into the Atlantic Ocean. The bottle was found by Kate Gay on Scraggane Bay, Maharees. Jerry spoke to Kay and another member of Creative Ireland Neart na Macharaí, Martha Farrell. The interview prompted Vera to get in touch with her own message in a bottle story.

Welcome to the playback of our live show from July 7, 2025! In this episode, I feature artists from the Showcase on da Rock happening in Bay Roberts from August 22-24. You'll also get to enjoy some timeless classics during the cassette segment of the program.I chat with Scott about the Art Around The Bay event taking place in Cupids, and for more details, you can visit www.artaroundthebay.com. Additionally, I had a fantastic conversation with Eric, who hails from Bell Island and will be opening a Newfoundland store in Cambridge called Off da Rock.In our New Music Monday segment, I'm excited to share four brand new tracks that you've never heard before.So, without further delay, hit that play button! And don't forget to like, share, follow, and subscribe to our show on your go-to streaming platform so you won't miss any upcoming episodes.Join us live every Monday night at 6 PM ET / 7:30 PM NT on www.mix985.ca and always tune in to Jigs & Reels Radio KW online at Live365 by clicking the link here: Welcome to the playback of our live show from July 7, 2025! In this episode, I feature artists from the Showcase on da Rock happening in Bay Roberts from August 22-24. You'll also get to enjoy some timeless classics during the cassette segment of the program.I chat with Scott about the Art Around The Bay event taking place in Cupids, and for more details, you can visit www.artaroundthebay.com. Additionally, I had a fantastic conversation with Eric, who hails from Bell Island and has opened a Newfoundland store in Cambridge called Off da Rock.In our New Music Monday segment, I'm excited to share four brand new tracks that you've never heard before.So, without further delay, hit that play button! And don't forget to like, share, follow, and subscribe to our show on your go-to streaming platform so you won't miss any upcoming episodes.Join us live every Monday night at 6 PM ET / 7:30 PM NT on www.mix985.ca and always tune in to Jigs & Reels Radio KW online at Live365 by clicking the link here: Jigs And Reels Radio KW - Free Internet Radio - Live365.

After decades on a boil water order -- residents in Wabana, in Bell Island, can now fill glasses with their very own, cool, clear, drinkable town water. (Martin Jones with Executive Director of Number Two Mine Tour and Museum Teresita McCarthy)

We get the backstory behind the loud explosion Bell Islanders heard and felt last week. We speak first with member of the Armed Forces Fleet Diving Unit Atlantic to hear about the explosion... and then with one of the people with the Bell Island Museum. (Krissy Holmes with sailor first class Aaron Clarke; Krissy Holmes with Teresita McCarthy)

Tara Saunders, wife of the fisherman who got in the water to retrieve shell, says luckily it didn't go off + Neil Burgess of the Shipwreck Preservation Society has theories about the origin of the shell.

Bell Islands last gas station closed the pumps yesterday. Now residents of Bell Island are facing a ferry-ride to the nearest gas station. We'll speak with the Mayor of Wabana. (Andrew Hawthorn with Philip Tobin)

Join me for a new 'Haunted Waters' series. In this first episode I explore lakes, marshes, and ponds and their legendary ghosts. Our stops in this episode include Bell Island in Canada, Haunted Lake in New Hampshire, White Rock Lake in Texas, Deadman's Pond in Canada, and Lake Lanier in Georgia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's Haunted Places episode, we travel to Canada and Scotland. We start with Bell Island in Newfoundland and then travel to the Orkney Island of Eynhallow.OBSCURATA - Apple Spotify AmazonThe BOOKBY US A COFFEEJoin Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITEResearch Links: https://www.canadiangeographic.ca/article/haunted-canada-bell-island https://hauntedwalk.com/news/haunted-canada-series-bell-island-hag/ https://folklorethursday.com/legends/scotlands-eyn-hallow-the-vanishing-isle-of-the-finfolk/ https://www.orkneyology.com/eyn-hallow.html https://www.northlinkferries.co.uk/orkney-blog/the-mysterious-island-of-eynhallow/Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again on tomorrow.Sarah and Tobie xx"Spacial Winds," Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licenced under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licencehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/SURVEY Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stranded at home. And stranded across the water. Both Bell Island ferries were out of commission earlier this week. We got an update from life-long resident Teresita McCarthy.

Both ferries on the Bell Island run are out of service... leaving people stranded on both sides of The Tickle and some supplies running low. We get the latest from the mayor of the Town of Wabana. (Krissy Holmes with Philip Tobin)

Lisa Gear and her family have a special connection to Santa, and she's getting letters to North Pole just in time for Christmas. She spoke with Here and Now's Carolyn Stokes about that connection.

Wabana Mayor Gary Gosine has retired after decades-long run on Bell Island. Now, Philip Tobin will step in, making him the first new mayor Wabana has seen in almost three decades. He joined us on the line this morning to talk about his decision to run, and the issues he plans to focus on.

BELL ISLAND, NEWFOUNDLAND, CANADA - - Island off the coast near St. John's, Newfoundland's largest city.  Legendary creatures and ghosts abound in the typical and secluded Maritime land.  But none more infamous than the “Hag”!  As featured on a Canadian Stamp, and the nightmares of many. --- SKIP TO GHOST STORY AT 08:26 MIN MARK Comment and read articles at www.ghostwalks.com CONTACT FORM

Ferry services are a significant issue in MHA Jim McKenna's district. The Veteran, which normally sails to Fogo and Change Islands, is in drydock, and the replacement vessel, the Kamutik W, will be out of service on May 21. To complicate things further, the ferry fleet took a hit when the Flanders was damaged by fire on Bell Island last week. Jim McKenna is the new MHA for the district or Fogo and Change Islands.

A fire on board the M-V Flanders yesterday afternoon means that ferry is not crossing the tickle this morning. Transportation Minister John Abbott gave us an update on what happened and how it's impacting ferry service to Bell Island.

Bell Islanders haven't been able to access their landfill there for almost six month. The Eastern Regional Service Board runs the facility, and people on the island say the board is out of touch with their reality. The CBC's Mike Moore headed to Bell Island to speak to people about the situation.

March 2nd - Minister Of Housing Fred Hutton MHA Conception Bay East - Bell Island by VOCM

Fred Hutton's win was announced last night, earning 2,603 votes. He beat out fellow candidates, PC Tina Neary, NDP Kim Churchill, and Independent Darryl Harding, who were also running for the seat. He joined us in studio to talk about his reaction to the campaign and the big win.

Hearing from the Conception Bay-Bell Island NDP candidate, Kim Churchill.

Hearing from the Conception Bay-Bell Island Independent candidate, Darryl Harding.

Hearing from the Conception Bay-Bell Island Liberal party candidate, Fred Hutton.

Today on the show, host Adam Walsh speaks with the candidates hoping to fill the seat in the Conception Bay East-Bell Island byelection. They talk about district issues, provincial ones and what they think they could achieve as an elected member of the House of Assembly.

Hearing from the Conception Bay-Bell Island PC candidate, Tina Neary.

Yesterday, we brought you part one of Tara Saunders' conversation with CBC's Arlette Lazarenko. Today, in part two, Tara talked about the challenges of buying groceries on income support.

Tara Saunders never imagined having to turn to food banks and local charities to feed her family. Before the pandemic, this family of 5 had enough to live, but the same income doesn't keep up now. The CBC's Arlette Lazarenko visited Tara Saunders on Bell Island, and asked her about the challenges of feeding her family.

The Bell Island Ball Lightning Incident occurred on November 2, 1978, when a mysterious and highly unusual phenomenon struck Bell Island in Newfoundland, Canada. Witnesses reported seeing bright, glowing orbs of light, identified as ball lightning, descending from the sky and causing widespread damage to electrical systems, including power outages and the destruction of transformers. What was it? Natural? Or something else? ----------------- to support the show, check us out on Patreon- http://www.patreon.com/asylum817 ----------------- DISTROKID AFFILIATE LINK: https://www.distrokid.com/vip/seven/3128872 ----------------- Want to promote your brand, YouTube channel, Etsy page, charity, event or podcast on the show? I am selling the show's ad space! Mid roll ads, beginning ads, bottom of the show ads, all of it. Click the link below to get yourself some of that sweet, sweet ad space on the fastest growing paranormal podcast on the planet. If you want to advertise here, click the LINK BELOW! https://www.fiverr.com/share/mgzw1R ----------------- Did you know that the narrator, Billie Dean Shoemate III is also a painter? Check out all of his artworks up for sale here: https://www.saatchiart.com/account/profile/2073801 ------------------- Check out Billie's novels and audiobooks here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Billie-Dean-Shoemate-III/author/B003LHAQ7G?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true ------------------- This episode is brought to you by Fire'd Up Sports Radio! Links below: https://firedupsportsradio.buzzsprout.com www.firedupsportsnetwork.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strangeplacespod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strangeplacespod/support

Bell Island, Newfoundland is said to be one of Canada's most haunted places, with more than its share of tragic deaths and mysterious phenomena. But one story stands out above the rest. "Taste what I tasted. Smell what I smelled." These are the haunting words of the Ghost of Dobbin's Garden, more commonly known today as the Swamp Hag of Bell Island. Said to be the restless spirit of a woman who died tragically, she is doomed to roam the island forever, looking for victims to share in her torment. Join me as we learn the legend and review the history of this terrifying icon of Canadian folklore.Learn more at FiresideCanada.ca

Spooky season is upon us! We are kicking it off with Ghost Towns. Full of history, mystery, intrigue, and ghosts, these towns are fascinating! We discuss Bodie, California and Bell Island in Canada.

SCARED TO DEATH IS EXPLICIT IN EVERY WAY. PLEASE TAKE CARE WHILE LISTENING. Dan's  first story is really three stories mixed with some local lore. First, after going over the kinds of paranormal encounters most often reported from people visiting Virginia's Braley, we explore the story of a murder that took place that that has added to its reputation as a paranormal hotspot. Then, we'll go over what an area ghost hunter claims happened to them there. And finally, a young woman's terrifying modern encounter claim.  After that, we'll be off to Canada to cover a whole bunch of lore associated with numerous sightings of a night hag in Newfoundland. Lynze shares just one big story this week about a less scary but rather helpful spiritual hitchhiker!  New Merch:  The official merch for our 3rd annual Haunted Halloween Show is here! VERY cool and creepy illustration from Logan depicting a ghostlike face screaming in terror.  You can also grab tickets to our October 13th event at  badmagicmerch.com Bad Magic Productions Monthly Patreon Donation: This month, we are headed to camp! And with that, we work hand in hand with the host camp, Camp No Counselors, to seek a worthy camp related non profit. We landed on Morry's Camp, also known as Project Morry. Project Morry was born out of summer camp pioneer Morry Stein's dream that all children, regardless of economic status, should experience the life-changing gift of summer camp. Beginning as a summer camp experience, Project Morry has grown into a comprehensive year-round youth development organization, with Morry's Camp still at the heart of our program. What I love about this non profit is that the support for under served children does not stop at summer camp. Project Morry is committed to closing opportunity gaps that exist in our community and working to ensure young people from under-resourced communities graduate high school ready for college, careers and life.  The bartenders at Wet Hot Bad Magic Summer camp are joining us by committing to donating 100% of their tips to Project Morry as well so our total for this month will be announced later. Until then, if you want to learn more, please visit projectmorry.orgStandup: If you want to see a very different side of Dan than you see here and possibly see Lynze in the crowd (she is always happy to say HI!) get on over to   dancummins.tv for ticket links to shows. You can find him in Providence, Buffalo, Lexington, Chicago and MORE! Thank you for continuing to send in your stories, Creeps and Peepers!**Please keep doing so. Send them to mystory@scaredtodeathpodcast.comSend everything else to info@scaredtodeathpodcast.comWant to be a Patron? Get episodes AD-FREE, listen and watch before they are released to anyone else, bonus episodes, a 20% merch discount, additional content, and more! Learn more by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/scaredtodeathpodcastPlease rate, review, and subscribe anywhere you listen. Thank you for listening!Follow the show on social media: @scaredtodeathpodcast on Facebook and IGWatch this episode: https://youtu.be/Dy3bPBnvbGYWebsite: https://scaredtodeathpodcast.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scaredtodeathpodcast/](https://www.facebook.com/scaredtodeathpodcast/)Instagram: https://bit.ly/2miPLf5Mailing Address:Scared to Deathc/o Timesuck PodcastPO Box 3891Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816Video/Audio by Bad Magic ProductionsOpening Sumerian protection spell (adapted):"Whether thou art a ghost that hath come from the earth, or a phantom of night that hath no home… or one that lieth dead in the desert… or a ghost unburied… or a demon or a ghoul… Whatever thou be until thou art removed… thou shalt find here no water to drink… Thou shalt not stretch forth thy hand to our own… Into our house enter thou not. Through our fence, breakthrough thou not… we are protected though we may be frightened.  Our life you may not steal, though we may feel SCARED TO DEATH."

224# The Bell Island Boom | Extra-terrestrial or natural phenomenon On Sunday, April 2, 1978, a huge bang was heard at Bell Island just before noon. The bang was so loud that people reported hearing it as far as 100 km away.The blast sent a shock wave that shook buildings on the island and killed some animals. The energy release was so powerful that the Vela satellites (which the US government used to detect nuclear tests by other powers) noticed the phenomenon, now known as the Bell Island Boom. We've teamed up with Orange county CBD to bring you 15% off your next purchase of CBD products USE (NASAPOD) at the checkout https://orangecounty-cbd.com/?ref=pVpcNEJxKRsYm9 Join Audible for a free trail and GET A BOOK FREE ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3COojbo⁠⁠ MERCH STORE Our new merch is available on tee public! stickers, buttons, mugs and masks all with our sweet new design! #MERCH #Sales #NASAScience #PodernFamily #teepublic ⁠⁠https://teepublic.com/en-gb/t-shirt/21303964-nasa-beam-me-up…⁠⁠ GET YOURS TODAY! CONTACT US!! Get in touch! Have a question for us or a comment or suggestion you can email us neverstraightanswer@gmail.com Website Neverastraightanswer.co.uk Email Neverstraightanswer@gmail.com ⁠⁠NEVERASTRAIGHTANSWER.CO.UK⁠⁠ Spotify ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0noBaIL4CkiSrjESHAY3lkhttps://linktr.ee/Neverastraightanswer⁠⁠ #podcastinglife #podcastlove #applepodcast #podcast #newpodcast #podcastersofinstagram #podcastlife #podcasts #podcasters #podcaster #spotifypodcasts #podcastnetwork #newpodcast #podcastmovement #podcastaddict #podcastersofinstagram #spotifypodcast #podcastshow #applepodcast #podcasts #aliens #ovnis #flyingsaucer #ufosightings #ufologia #extraterrestrials #ufos #ufology #extraterrestrial #ufosighting #EternalAtake #liluzi #EAGrief #extraterrestrial #extraterrestrials #ufo #ufos #ufosighting #ufosightings #ufohunter #ufohunters #fulldisclosure #aliencontact #alien #aliens #et #greys #greyalien #aliensighting #ufology #ufologia #flyingsaucer #flyingsaucers #aliensarereal #ufologist #alienart #cropcircle #cropcircles #aliensarehere #starwars #spaceflight #deepspace #spaceship #spacelovers #spacesuit #spaceexploration #spacecraft #telescope #spacex #spacestation #space #astronomy #universe #galaxy #earth #moon #nasa #science #physics #cosmos #spacetravel #explorer #astrophoto #milkywaychasers #milkyway_nightscapes #spacephoto #deepsky #telescope #ngc3314as #themilkywayo --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neverastraightanswer/message

Bell Island, in Newfoundland's Conception Bay, is full of mystery. Once home to an immense iron ore mine, the community drew people from all over the world. Over the years its been home to many strange sightings, happenings and unexplained events. It has even been called one of the most haunted islands in North America. This episode scratches the surface of some of Bell Island's lore starting with a giant squid attack off the island's coast, then a conversation with some paranormal investigators — the people behind the new T+E series History's Most Haunted — who recently visited Bell Island. History's Most Haunted follows paranormal experts Corine Carey, Leanne Sallenback and Kelly Ireland as they travel across North America meeting with those who have come face-to-face with the unknown. The series features an episode dedicated to Bell Island including dramatizations of eyewitness accounts and local history provided by experts, historians and citizens of the island. The series debuts on September 8, 2023, 11:30pm NT. The episode closes with the segment ‘Monstrous Things' exploring a sea monster sighting off Fortune Harbour in the late 19th century. Visit the Product of Newfoundland for more details, sources and links. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/productofnfld/message

Today is Overdose Awareness Day. Shelley Kavanagh is the peer support coordinator at The Hug in Bell Island, a support center for those grappling with addiction. We spoke with Shelley about the vigil they'll be holding on Friday, September 1st.

In our nineteenth episode of Unsolved Canadian Mysteries, Kenton de Jong and Dylan Fairman discuss The Bell Island Boom. Right before noon on Sunday, April 2, 1978, a massive explosion rocked a small mining island in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Bickford family farm had exploded. Within days, military officials from Canada, Russia, and the USSR descended onto the island to investigate. Also spotted were two "men in black" from Los Alamos National Laboratory. What exploded that day in Bell Island? Does it have anything to do with the island being the most haunted island in Canada? Or does it have to do with the mining? Or maybe the mysterious sky quakes happened a few months prior? Come listen and find out!

We found out why advocates at the Workers Action Network are concerned about that situation. Heather Blanchard worked at the Bell Island Seniors Complex for 12 years. The Morning Show's Andrea McGuire spoke with her and Sara Moriarity from Workers Action Network NL.

Does every haunted location take on the title of being, ‘The Most Haunted Place'? Seems like it, and Bell Island definitely seems to fit in the category. Tune in to hear the history and haunts of the island, located off of Newfoundland and Labrador. Need a distraction? I got you.  **INSTAGRAM LIVE SHOW FOR YE OLDE CRIME - Sunday, May 21st at 8 PM EST. Follow Ye Olde Crime to join: @yeoldecrimepodcast  Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast  NEW MERCH - https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)!Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/  Resource list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An ear-splitting boom rocks Bell Island and damages electrical wiring. Where was the epicentre, and what's this about a magical electrical sphere of lightning? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bell Island history receives national recognition. We'll hear about the German U-boat attacks at the island back in 1942.

We have new information and insights into the three recent diving deaths off Bell Island. Anesthesiologist and hyperbaric medicine specialist Dr. Ken Ledez joins us.

There are many strange stories that come to us from Canada. When the early Irish settlers came to Newfoundland they also left part of their legends with the locals. People in that region had experiences with fairies and passed down stories involving these little flying creatures that looked like almost like fireflies. Member Adam Stone comes on the show to tell about his family's history on Bell Island and more. This part of the world has stories about everything from Bigfoot to little mischievous creatures that supposedly abducted children. The eastern most tip of north America is very blurry. This is a members only episode. Become a member www.blurrycreatures.com/members

The search for a Doctor on Bell Island continues, and the residents are getting angry. We hear what eastern health has to say.

Once more Bell Islanders could be without a single family doctor. This is the last day of a short-term contract for the one family doctor there now. We speak with Bell Island resident Ken Kavanagh.

The Some Weird Podcast does not have a new episode this week because we were affected by COVID. Fortunately, we are able to present a remastered version of our very first episode: The Bell Island Boom. We have been able to polish the audio and edit the story to be more aligned with our current episode style. We will be back in 2 weeks with a brand new episode. In this episode we ponder what could have caused a mysterious BOOM over the Bell Island in April of 1978. Was it natural? Was man-made? Was it a heavenly bowling tournament? Who tried to figure it out and what do the experts think? How can Barry weave wrestling into the conversation? All these questions and more are explored in “The Bell Island Boom”. Warning: some language or themes may not be suitable for all ages. Check out our website: www.someweirdpodcast.com Have your own story or your own take on our stories? Email us at SomeWeirdPodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @SomeWeirdPod

The Bell Island Cat Rescue has big summer plans. We hear about their mission to spay and neuter ALL the stray and feral cats on Bell Island, with the help of a fly-in vet team from Ontario.

Canada's Newfoundland and Labrador's Bell Island is rich in three commodities: iron ore, storytellers, and things that go bump in the night. The thirty-four-square-kilometre windswept rock is home to just over three thousand inhabitants. Situated near St. John's, the supposedly haunted isle is accessible only by ferry. Some locals claim it's a place where the dead — and worse — mingle openly with the living. "FAIRIES" and a dead old hag haunt this strange, mysterious island, and don't forget the Irish and Scottish they haunt each other with their fists..  “This is the most haunted island in North America,” said Henry Crane, chair of Tourism Bell Island, which offers a guided “Ghosts of Bell Island” sunset walking tour.